Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator O'Sullivan for that question and I acknowledge what a strong advocate he's been for these important infrastructure projects. They are going to relieve congestion, grow the region and connect businesses—something that those opposite may not understand and clearly haven't done anything about in the past. We're investing $15.5 billion in funding transport infrastructure projects in Queensland and $5.2 billion in major projects in Queensland, including $1 billion for the upgrade of two sections of the M1 Pacific Motorway, from Varsity Lakes to Tugun and Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill; $390 million for the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade, which we're still waiting on the Queensland government to match; $300 million for the Brisbane Metro project; and an additional $3.3 billion for projects on the Bruce Highway to improve safety and create jobs. There is $223 million for 10 projects in Queensland and $56 million for the North Australia Program. All of this is contributing to the Australian economy. (Time expired)